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Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, transits between tradition and innovation, offering residents and visitors a diverse experience and a complete urban infrastructure. Intense green and mild climate make for the perfect setting for those who wish to discover the charms of this metropolis. ‘World capital of bars’, attracts visitors from all over the world with its cozy gastronomy. Vibrant, plural, with style and quality of life, the city has wide range of attractions and tourist Imagens capa: Estúdio Click, Ricardo Laf e Ilustrações Belotur. Laf e Ilustrações Click, Ricardo Estúdio Imagens capa: services and is one of the main events centers of Brazil. Since 2016, Belo Horizonte figures in the noble catalog of UNESCO World Heritage, a title awarded to the Pampulha Modern Ensemble. The proximity to Ouro Preto and Congonhas, historic colonial sites, to the nature of Serra do Cipó and to the art of the Inhotim Institute complete the experience of living and being in Belo Horizonte. We are waiting for you. You will be amazed! Belo Horizonte has a prime geographical location, close to large urban centers and easy access to all regions of the country. The Belo Horizonte International Airport - BH Airport is one of the main hubs of the Brazilian air network. Salvador Brasília DATA Capital of the State of Minas Gerais Foundation: 12/12/1897 Population: 2,7 million Area: 330,95 km² Climate: the city has mild temperatures BELO HORIZONTE throughout the year (maximum 28ºC from January to March and minimum of 15ºC in the months of June and July). The rainy season are concentrated between November São Paulo and March. Rio de Janeiro DISTANCE OF BELO HORIZONTE Congonhas – 78 km Mariana – 112 km Ouro Preto – 96 km CITY AIRLINE FLIGHT TIME Inhotim - Museu de Arte Contemporânea e Azul 3h Buenos Aires Jardim Botânico – 60 km Gol 3h Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó – 100 km Lisboa TAP 9h Parque Estadual do Sumidouro – 50 Km Miami American Airlines 8h Gruta da Lapinha – 50 Km Orlando Azul 9h Gruta de Maquiné – 127 km Panama City Copa Airlines 6h Gruta Rei do Mato – 62 km BELO HORIZONTE BELO PAMPULHA Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a masterpiece that marks the signature of important names in architecture and the arts, such as Oscar Niemeyer, Roberto Burle Marx and Cândido Portinari, became, in July 2016, World Cultural Heritage, a title issued by UNESCO. It is composed by the buildings and gardens of the San Francisco de Assis Church (Igrejinha da Pampulha), the Casino (current Pampulha Art Museum), the Casa do Baile (now Reference Center in Urbanism, Architecture and Design of Belo Horizonte) and the Yacht Golf Club (now Yacht Tennis Club), built almost simultaneously between 1942 and 1943, besides the water mirror and the edge of the Lagoon. The region has established itself as a center of development and practice of sports and pole of entertainment and gastronomy. It is a stage for sports, cultural and leisure events. PAMPULHA Igreja São Francisco de Assis TO VISIT: • Igreja São Francisco de Assis Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 3000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 4101-1174 • Casa do Baile Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 751, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7443 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Mineirão (Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto) Museu de Arte da Pampulha Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1001, São Luis Phones: +55 (31) 3499-4300 / 3499-4333 • Museu Brasileiro do Futebol (MBF) Avenida Coronel Oscar Paschoal, s/n, Portão G2, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3499-4312 • Mineirinho (Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond) Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1000, Pampulha Phones: +55 (31) 3915-4701 / 3915-4776 • Museu de Arte da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 16585, Pampulha Phones: +55 (31) 3277-7946 / 3277-7953 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Fundação de Parques Municipais e Zoobotânica Casa do Baile Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8489 • Aquário Bacia do Rio São Francisco Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8489 • Parque Ecológico da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 6061, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7439 PAMPULHA Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: THE HEART OF THE CITY In the central region are some architectural treasures from the beginning of the city, such as the Liberty Palace, former headquarter of State Government. In 2010, the historic buildings of the Secretaries of State became part of the Circuito Liberdade, around Liberty Square, considered the largest cultural circuit in Brazil. Plural venue, connects people and promotes interaction with historical and artistic collections, museums, cultural centers, library, planetarium, spaces for workshops, coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Afonso Pena Avenue is one of the symbols of the capital of Minas Gerais and interconnects natural and cultural attractions. Crafts are another highlight. The richness and originality of the pieces can be seen at the Centro de Artesanato Mineiro (handcraft center) and the Feira de Artesanato da Afonso Pena, the largest art and crafts open air fair in Latin America. THE HEART OF THE CITY THE OF HEART THE Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: TO VISIT: • Arquivo Público Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro 372, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3269-1167 • Biblioteca Pública Estadual Prof. Luiz de Bessa • Praça da Liberdade, 21, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1166 / 3213-0812 • Casa Fiat de Cultura • Praça da Liberdade, 10, Funcionários Phone: +55 (31) 3289-8900 • Centro de Arte Popular Cemig • Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1608, Lourdes Phone: +55 (31) 3222-3231 • Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte – CCBB BH • Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti Praça da Liberdade, 450, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3431-9400 • Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3409-8350 / 3272-9584 • Memorial Minas Gerais Vale • Praça da Liberdade, s/nº, Funcionários Phone: +55 (31) 3343-7317 • MM GERDAU Museu das Minas e do Metal • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3516-7200 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Museu Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro, 342, Funcionários Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1103 / 3269-1168 • Palácio das Artes | Fundação Clóvis Salgado • Av. Afonso Pena, 1537, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3236-7400 • Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti • Av. Afonso Pena, 1377, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4161 • Museu Inimá de Paula • Rua da Bahia, 1201, Centro Phones: +55 (31) 3213-4320 / 3222-9798 • Museu da Moda – MUMO-FMC • Rua da Bahia, 1149, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4384 Palácio da Liberdade - Praça da Liberdade • Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec • Rua dos Carijós, 258, Praça Sete Centro - Phones: +55 (31) 3201-5211 / 3243-1964 • Museu de Artes e Ofícios • Praça Rui Barbosa, 600, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3248-8600 • Centro e Quatro | Instituto Antônio Mourão Guimarães – IAMG • Praça Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: Ruy Barbosa, 104, Praça da Estação Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3222-6457 • Centro Cultural da UFMG • Av. Santos Dumont, 174, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3409-8290 • Mercado Central • Av. Augusto de Lima, 744, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3274-9434 • Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto • Av. Prudente de Morais, 202, Cidade Jardim - Phones: +55 (31) 3277-8573 / 3277-8861 • Sala Minas Gerais | Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais • Rua Tenente Brito Melo, 1090, Barro Preto - Phone: +55 (31) 3219-9000 THE HEART OF THE CITY THE OF HEART THE Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON Belo Horizonte must be seen from the top of its nearby mountains. The Mangabeiras Lookout, located beside the Parque das Mangabeiras, provides an unrivalled panoramic view of the city. Nature lovers should also visit the Serra do Curral Park, which embraces the city and is a must see. To end the day, a suggestion is appreciated at sunset in the Pope’s Square. THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON BEAUTIFUL A OF VIEW BEST THE Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: Mirante do Mangabeiras Serra do Curral TO VISIT: • Mirante do Mangabeiras Rua Pedro José Pardo, 1000, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3246-5030 • Parque Municipal das Mangabeiras Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 580, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8277 • Parque da Serra do Curral Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 1951, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8120 Photo: Acervo Embratur Acervo Photo: • Praça do Papa | Praça Israel Pinheiro Av. Agulhas Negras, s/nº, Mangabeiras Praça do Papa THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON BEAUTIFUL A OF VIEW BEST THE Photo: Miguel Aun - Acervo Belotur Miguel Aun - Acervo Photo: Complexo Mineirão Photo: Ricardo Laf Ricardo Photo: CITY OF FOOTBALL Belo Horizonte provides an ideal environment for sports. The stadiums and training centers offer the most modern infrastructures in Brazil, as well as a high-level hospital network and an international-renowned sports medical center. • MINEIRÃO The Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium, known as the Estádio Independência Mineirão, underwent a complete modernization and was transformed into an international standard multi-purpose arena. Located in the Pampulha region, next to the artworks of Oscar Niemeyer, the stadium has a capacity for 62 thousand fans. Photo: Gualter Naves - Acervo Belotur - Acervo Naves Gualter Photo: At the ‘Giant of Pampulha’, as it is also called, an esplanade was built to hold events and shows that can hold up to 65 thousand people. The whole complex has universal accessibility. • MUSEU BRASILEIRO DO FUTEBOL Like major stadiums around the world, Mineirão has a museum dedicated to football, with the proposal of being an extra attraction for the sports public. Visiting the museum is a way to go through the history of the sport and experience the Copa do Mundo 2014 excitement and emotions that only football can provide. • INDEPENDÊNCIA The Raimundo Sampaio Stadium, better known as Arena Photo: Adão de Souza - Acervo PBH Adão de Souza - Acervo Photo: Independência, is a multipurpose venue prepared to host both football events and cultural events in general.